Best Date Night Restaurants in Santa Monica
Looking for the perfect date night spot in Santa Monica? We've handpicked restaurants with romantic ambiance, intimate seating, and menus made for sharing — so you can focus on the company.
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Roots Indian Bistro
Great for date night — cozy & casual atmosphere with restaurant cuisine
Modern Indian bistro on Melrose for flavorful curries and relaxed date-night dinners.
Flavor of India - Studio City
Great for date night — casual & family-friendly atmosphere with restaurant cuisine
Popular Ventura Blvd Indian restaurant known for richly spiced curries and warm hospitality.
Holbox
Great for date night — casual & lively atmosphere with restaurant cuisine
Counter-serve Mexican seafood in Mercado La Paloma with big, bright coastal flavors.
401k food and wine
Great for date night — cozy & intimate atmosphere with wine bar cuisine
Neighborhood wine bar in Venice for relaxed pours and low-key date nights.
Beverly Bar - Beverly Hills Restaurant
Great for date night — upscale & trendy atmosphere with bar cuisine
Polished Beverly Hills bar for dressy cocktails and a see-and-be-seen night.
The Curious Palate
Great for date night — casual & trendy atmosphere with restaurant cuisine
Popular Santa Monica Place third-floor restaurant for an easy, polished meal after shopping.
Shunji Japanese Cuisine
Great for date night — upscale & intimate atmosphere with restaurant cuisine
High-end Japanese dining in Santa Monica for a polished, special-occasion night out.
Indian Masala House
Great for date night — casual & cozy atmosphere with restaurant cuisine
Comforting Indian curries and tandoori classics in a relaxed Encino dining room.
UOVO Santa Monica
Great for date night — trendy & casual atmosphere with restaurant cuisine
Pasta-forward Italian spot just off the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica.
The Upper West
Great for date night — upscale & classic atmosphere with restaurant cuisine
Polished Santa Monica dinner spot on Pico for special-occasion nights and dates.
Sol Agave
Great for date night — casual & trendy atmosphere with restaurant cuisine
Modern Mexican dining in Santa Monica—lively atmosphere minutes from the sand.
Solidarity
Great for date night — casual & trendy atmosphere with restaurant cuisine
Popular Santa Monica neighborhood restaurant for a lively, shareable night out.
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